David Rivera Hammers Joe Garcia for Attending Fund-raiser with Nancy Pelosi

The team of Rep. David Rivera, R-Miami, the Republican congressional candidate looking to replace U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart in his current seat, hammered Democratic opponent Joe Garcia for attending a fund-raiser with U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez.

While my opponent tries to suggest that hes not as extreme as his fellow Washington insiders, privately hes raising money from the most out-of-touch person in America, said Rivera. Speaker Pelosis reckless spending policies, including the stimulus, bailouts and cap-and-trade, have hurt American businesses and working families. Now, she also refuses to set a timeline for when the House will vote to pass tax cuts for all Americans.Thats unacceptable. Whats worse is that my opponent is reaping the benefits of being a Washington insider, while 11.7 percent of Floridians are unemployed.

Joe Garcia is welcoming Washingtons culture of corruption to South Florida with open arms, said Leslie Veiga, a spokeswoman for Rivera. While our unemployment rises, taxes are increased and Washington refuses to rein-in wasteful spending,Speaker Pelosi and her disciple, Joe Garcia,will be sharing brunch on Sunday at the home offormer mayor, Raul Martinez, who is known for having used public office to become a millionaire.

Veiga took a shot at Pelosis record on free trade with Colombia.

Nancy Pelosi is the strongest opponent of the Colombian Free Trade Agreement, added Veiga. The fact that Joe Garcia is being so hospitable to Nancy Pelosi, and the financial contributions that come with her, proves where his loyalties truly lie -- with Washington insiders who oppose the Colombia FTA not with interests of our community.